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Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc(LSE) HSL

Market Cap£504.63MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1992)+1,217%
5 Year-21%
1 Year+8%
1 Month-2%
£9.45
-0.74%
-0.07Today
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeGBX 945.002026-10-08
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.63%GBX 951.002026-10-01
1 month-1.87%GBX 963.002026-09-08
3 month+3.62%GBX 912.002026-07-10
Year to date+10.14%GBX 858.002025-12-31
1 year+8.12%GBX 874.002025-10-08
3 year+40.62%GBX 672.002023-10-09
5 year-21.12%GBX 1,198.002021-10-08
Since inception+1,216.74%GBX 0.721992-01-02

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

£504.63MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

£21.77M

Net Income (TTM)

£8.65M

EPS (TTM)

£0.88

P/E Ratio

10.69

Dividend

£0.29

Beta (Volatility)

0.00 (Low)

Price

£9.45

Volume

89,456

Open

£9.44

Previous Close

£9.45

Daily Range

£9.42 - £9.51

52-Week Range

£7.69 - £9.98

Estimated Earnings Date

Jan 27, 2026

HSL News

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About Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc

The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc is a closed-ended equity fund focused on investing in growth-oriented small-capitalization companies within the United Kingdom. Managed by Henderson Investment Funds Limited, the trust employs a bottom-up fundamental analysis approach to construct its portfolio.

Products and Services
  • Investment in small-cap companies across various sectors
  • Active management by experienced investment professionals
  • Focus on long-term capital appreciation
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached £33.69 million, indicating strong performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income stands at £30.61 million
  • Consistent dividend yield of approximately 2.88% enhances investor appeal
Financial Highlights
  • Market capitalization of approximately £530.51 million
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.67 suggests attractive valuation
  • Net profit margin of 89.57% reflects operational efficiency
The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc has a long-standing history, having been established in 1887. The trust's investment strategy is designed to capitalize on the growth potential of smaller companies, which often exhibit higher growth rates compared to larger firms. The focus on small-cap investments allows for a diversified portfolio that can adapt to changing market conditions. The recent financial performance highlights the trust's ability to generate substantial revenue and net income, positioning it favorably within the asset management industry. The consistent dividend yield further enhances its attractiveness to income-focused investors. With a solid market capitalization and favorable valuation metrics, The Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust plc presents a compelling opportunity for those interested in small-cap investments in the UK market.
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Industry

Capital Markets

Employees

0

Headquarters

London, GL EC2M 3AE, GB

HSL Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

96.66%

Operating Margin

94.85%

Net Income Margin

89.57%

Return on Equity

9.53%

Return on Capital

9.11%

Return on Assets

8.57%

Earnings Yield

9.35%

Dividend Yield

3.07%

Payout Ratio

32.51%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

£504.63MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

53.40M

Volume

89.46K

Avg. Volume

112.39K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

£13.67M

Operating Income

£15.53M

EBITDA

£56.81M

Operating Cash Flow

£51.48M

Capital Expenditure

£0.00

Free Cash Flow

£51.48M

Cash & ST Invst.

£8.01M

Total Debt

£64.80M

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc Performance Analysis

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20232023-05-31GBP 23,689,000-36.3%
20242024-05-31GBP 29,920,00026.3%
20252025-05-31GBP -2,524,000N/A
20262026-05-31GBP 9,063,000N/A
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-11-30-116.0%
Q42025-05-3139.4%
Q22025-11-30282.0%
Q42026-05-3128.6%
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20232023-05-31GBP -1.46-36.7%
20242024-05-31GBP 1.25N/A
20252025-05-31GBP -0.66N/A
20262026-05-31GBP 0.88N/A
Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q22024-11-30-119.1%
Q42025-05-3129.7%
Q22025-11-30238.5%
Q42026-05-3152.8%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Revenue

£33.69M

-77.3%

Gross Profit

£32.77M

-77.6%

Gross Margin

97.24%

N/A

Market Cap

£504.63MMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

0

N/A

Net Income

£30.61M

-78.9%

EBITDA

£32.11M

-78.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q4 2025YOY CHG

Total Cash

£8.01M

-13.4%

Total Debt

£64.80M

-38.6%

Accounts Receivable

£3.60M

N/A

Inventory

£0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

£49.80M

+0.0%

Short Term Debt

£15.00M

-73.1%

Return on Assets

8.57%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

9.34%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

£6.55M

+160.4%

Operating Cash Flow

£6.55M

+160.4%

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Questions About HSL

What is the current price of Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc?

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc is trading at £9.45 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc?

Over the past 52 weeks, Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc has traded between £7.69 and £9.98.

How much debt does Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc reported total debt of £64.80M.

How much cash does Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc have on hand?

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc reported £8.01M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc’s dividend yield?

Henderson Smaller Companies Investment Trust Plc currently has a dividend yield of 3.07%.

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